Role Overview:
Ramah Berkshires Director of Operations (DO) is a senior level, full-time, year-round position overseeing the facilities, operations, security, and IT of the organization. The DO supervises the Facilities staff as well as the Food Service, and Maintenance teams during the summer. The DO is a key strategic partner to the Director and senior year-round and summer leadership teams in the leadership of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. This role requires a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented leader who can create a positive environment for staff, campers, and families.

The DO will guide the organization’s operations functions, including HR, facilities, and IT. Within operations, the DO will oversee operations associated with facilities, travel, commissary, security, and risk management.

This role is suited for an existing high-level professional with camp and/or business experience, as well as operational know-how. The appropriate candidate will demonstrate a commitment to building the type of year-round and lifelong interpersonal relationships and holistic Jewish community that are essential to Ramah Berkshires mission.

Location: September to May: Hybrid (3 days a week in the office) in Teaneck, NJ
June-August: Full-Time in Wingdale, NY

What You’ll Do:

Camp Operations
-Manage day-to-day summer operations, including Business Office, transportation, commissary, security, and housekeeping.
-Hire and supervise seasonal and year-round staff including: commissary, maintenance, facilities, and housekeeping.
-Oversee technology and manage outsourced IT services; implement technology upgrades as needed.
-Responsibility for establishing policies and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and accrediting bodies.
-Supervise all security matters for camp, including the security plans, security systems, and security grants.
-Serve as the lead administrator for our CRM (Campminder) and assist in the tracking, collecting, and compiling of relevant information.
-Foster a positive camp culture by promoting teamwork, open communication, and problem-solving.
-Monitor inventory and manage the purchasing of necessary supplies (e.g., food, equipment, and camp materials).

Facilities:
-Ensure the safe and ongoing operation at organization facilities in Teaneck, NJ and Wingdale, NY.
-Negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with facilities vendors.
-Oversee facility improvement and building projects.
-Professional lead for lay Facilities Committee of the Board of Directors.

Strategic Direction
-Maintain, modify, and implement personnel policies and procedures; update employee handbook as needed and ensure staff adheres to employee handbook policies. Stay abreast of and comply with changing federal, State, and local employment laws.
-Develop, maintain, and implement strategic and operational plans to achieve long-term success and growth of the organization.
-Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations concerning camp operations, safety standards, and industry best practices.

Salary and Benefits:
-Base Salary range of $85,000-$105,000
-Generous PTO: 10 days personal vacation. 5 days off post camp. The office is closed all of Pesach, Christmas through New Years, as well as the Jewish and secular holidays.
-403b with Employer Contribution after 1 year
-Medical, dental, and vision options
-Customary additional benefits
-Hybrid work schedule (3 days a week in the Teaneck office during the off-season)
-Go home every day feeling like you made the camp and the world a better place

WHO WE ARE:

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires (www.ramahberkshires.org) is a vibrant summer camp community, where Campers grow in a beautiful and safe setting, surrounded by life-long friends and are nurtured by spirited role models. Ramah is a transformative Jewish experience for its campers, staff, families and the communities of the New York metropolitan area.

Ramah Berkshires Values:
Ruach (Fun & Joy) – We celebrate every day as we immerse in exceptional and joyful Jewish experiences.
Achrayut (Responsibility & Respect) – With a focus on kindness and caring, we are inclusive and show mutual respect.
Malchut (Wonder) – We ask questions, we explore, we try new things, we find our voices.
Ahavat Israel (Love) – We have a deep and abiding love of Israel and for the Jewish community.
Haverut (Community & Friendship) – We build lifelong relationships in our home away from home.

In all that we do, Ramah Berkshires is committed to ensuring enjoyable, meaningful, and safe experiences for our campers and staff.

BACKGROUND
Capital Camps & Retreat Center (CCRC), a non-profit Jewish camping and retreat organization, is seeking a full-time Development Associate to join its development department.

AGENCY OVERVIEW
CCRC provides enriching, summer overnight camp and year-round retreat services to children, families and organizations primarily from the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas. The agency’s office is located in Rockville, MD, and the camp and retreat center are located in Waynesboro, PA. Founded in 1987, Capital Camps has enjoyed steady growth and is now close to capacity each summer with children ages eight to 17 on a sprawling renovated campus in the Catoctin Mountains. The Retreat Center, which hosts approximately 100 groups each year, is a center of learning and rejuvenation for adults, families, and organizations.

CCRC is affiliated with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, JCCA (Jewish Community Center Association), ACA (American Camp Association), FJC (The Foundation for Jewish Camp), and JCamp180 (a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation).

For more information about the camp, go to capitalcamps.org, and capitalretreat.org for information about the retreat center.

POSITION OVERVIEW
CCRC seeks a dynamic Development Associate to join its development team and to support its fundraising, volunteer, and alumni engagement efforts. The Development Associate will work in direct partnership with the Development Director to continue to elevate the agency’s development program and its system for securing and growing support, while creating a positive culture of philanthropy and engagement within the CCRC community. This role ensures smooth data management, strong donor relations, and operational efficiencies to advance CCRC’s goals for maximizing philanthropic giving.

Responsibilities

– Manage the agency’s development database (Raiser’s Edge), including management of constituent information gathered from other CCRC databases
– Enter gifts and reconcile pledges/donations with finance team
– Manage mailings and email lists, including solicitations, acknowledgements, and receipting
– Prepare data reports for the Development Director and CEO, Development Committee and Board of Directors, as well as for targeted communications, events, stewardship, and cultivation
– Work with Development Director to build a portfolio of parents, alumni and community members to steward and solicit to support CCRC’s Annual Campaign
– Partner with the marketing team to give a consistent voice to e-communications and social media posts to donors and community members, including writing, image selection and regular cadences for different constituencies
– Assist with the implementation of CCRC’s development plan through multiple cultivation & stewardship outreach efforts
– Activate alumni networks through consistent engagement, communication, events, and solicitations
– Support grant research, writing and proposal preparation
– Play an active role in planning and executing summer camp visits for prospects and donors

Agency Overview

CCRC provides enriching, summer overnight camp and year-round retreat services to children, families, and organizations primarily from the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas. The agency’s office is located in North Bethesda, MD, and the camp and retreat center is located in Waynesboro, PA. Founded in 1987, Capital Camps has enjoyed steady growth and is now close to capacity each summer on an expansively renovated campus in the Catoctin Mountains. The Retreat Center, which hosts approximately 60 groups each year, is a center of learning and rejuvenation for adults, families, and organizations.

CCRC is affiliated with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore, JCCA (Jewish Community Center Association), ACA (American Camp Association), FJC (The Foundation for Jewish Camp) and JCamp 180 (a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation).

THE POSITION:

The Executive Associate role is a part-time position with responsibilities that include supporting the CEO in administrative matters for the agency. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with a strong work ethic, strong communications skills, and an ability to interact positively with co-workers. This position will require recurrent trips to the Waynesboro, PA camp and retreat facility during the summer camp season with an occasional trip during the non-camp season. All employees must be able to pass required background checks and have reliable transportation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

– Plans, coordinates, and manages CEO’s schedule in line with agency priorities and ensures time is followed and respected.
– Completes a wide variety of administrative tasks for the CEO including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complete and detailed plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
– Assist CEO with ongoing staff engagement and morale opportunities, including coordinating and planning team-wide events throughout the year.
– Support CEO in Capital Camps Board matters, including compilation of board material, distribution of Board related communication, and maintaining Board documents within the designated location.
– Provide email and other administrative support, as requested by the CEO.
– Supports sending donor communications for the CEO in partnership with the Development Team.
– Attend training courses and participate in other professional development activities as required.

Job Title: Registrar and Operations Coordinator, Ramah Day Camp LA
Status: Part Time August-May; Full Time June-July
Supervisor: Camp Director, Ramah Day Camp LA

The Ramah Day Camp LA Registrar and Operations Coordinator is a member of the Ramah in California office team that is responsible for all aspects of enrolling campers for our day camp program, onboarding seasonal day camp staff, managing daily operations for the day camp on site during the summer, and assisting with other registrar related organizational tasks. The Registrar and Operations Coordinator must have a strong logistics and data management background, excellent communication skills with all ages, ability to multi task, and a passion for working with families. As our day camp program grows and evolves, the position may also grow and evolve in scope.

This is a flexible part-time position from August-May, and is full time in June-July. While camp is operating out of its summer site, the Registrar and Operations Coordinator must be in person and on site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

August-May: Flexible, part time (minimum 12 hours per week guaranteed, must be available during typical CA working hours)

Manage and maintain camper database (CampMinder)
Manage enrollment for Day Camp as well as any related year round family programming
Enroll children into camp or place on waitlist
Create and mail enrollment/waitlist letters
Manage process of preparing, receiving, checking and reporting all necessary camper enrollment applications, forms, and other necessary summer intake materials including but not limited to camper care forms, medical forms, liability forms, and transportation forms
Field calls relating to enrollment process
Assist in preparing summer and year round communications
Coordinate, track and support summer staff application and hiring process
Ensure all forms necessary for seasonal hires are completed
Orient summer staff to payroll and attendance procedures
Track VISA application processes for all foreign staff
Manage and maintain camper and staff transportation information including bus locations, bus staffing, and bus company relationships
Assist in the creation of organizational documentation such as forms, handbooks and emergency manuals
Other duties as assigned

June-July: Full time, on site

Attendance management of entire camp community including
Oversee staff onboarding
Create onboarding system
Ensure all staff have been appropriately onboarded ( manage process of receiving and reviewing required forms and trainings)
Manage staff attendance
develop and execute staff attendance training
manage ongoing attendance tracking
Track camper attendance
Create and maintain guest list calendar
Communicate with host site security on any attendance-related issues
Responsible for daily emergency attendance tracking documentation and distribution
Oversee late camper arrivals and early camper departures
Coordination, decision making, communication and management of all summer transportation needs, including:
Decision making with bus company around all bus logistics
Management and coordination of daily bus operations
Communication with families related to bus transportation, including technology based communication as well as phone communication
Management and coordination of carpool procedures
Management of summer payroll process for all seasonal employees including break time tracking and clocking in/out procedures
Budget, order, procure and disburse all snack and food supplies
Coordinate all program supply ordering and credit card reimbursements
Front office management, including answering phones and emails, responding to parent inquiries, welcoming guests, and overseeing all supplies in and out of office
Liaise with facility maintenance/security
Ensure security protocols are being followed by camp community
Create and communicate daily setups
Plan for any special facility needs
Continue to manage and maintain camper database, and enrollment and forms processes
Other duties as assigned

Compensation:

August-May: $35/hour, 12 hours per week guaranteed. Workload may become greater (~15 hours per week) in the spring. Any hours over 20 per week must be approved by supervisor. Work must be completed during typical Pacific Time business hours.
June-July: $12,600, exempt employee

Camp Havaya is looking for a high energy, motivated, mission-driven professional to join our year-round leadership team.

WHO WE ARE

Camp Havaya is all about the joy of summer camp with the freedom for kids to be who they truly are. We are a culture-forward organization, committed to doing cutting-edge, values-focused work. In our incredibly diverse and accepting community, all kids—no matter their race, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, or Jewish background—are more than welcomed. They’re celebrated! It’s no wonder we’ve been called the “kindest camp in the country” … or that so many campers, staff, and alumni call us “home.”

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU’LL DO

We know that no one person can do everything. And we also know that many people – particularly those from historically marginalized groups – don’t apply for jobs unless they “tick all the boxes.” We’re committed to building a diverse and innovative team; if many (even if not all) of the following describe you, we’d love to be in touch!

You have a deep love for overnight summer camp and for engaging and progressive Jewish life. Your formal education, professional history, and personal experiences inform your work day-to-day.

You’ll be a core member of Havaya’s leadership team.
— You are committed to making values-based decisions – and understand why doing so is so important.
— You are a team player, with a keen understanding of group dynamics and how systems work. Your interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence are top-notch.
— Your experience includes 5+ years of progressive leadership and, ideally, advanced work in social work or a related field.
— You roll up your sleeves, jump in head first, and know that your success is deeply tied to the success of the rest of the team. You know it’s all about “we,” not “me.”

You are a relationship builder who is equally at home with campers, staff, parents, colleagues, and lay leaders.
— You’re a people person. You are energized by being in conversation and in immersive community, and that energy is contagious.
— You’re comfortable one-on-one and in front of a group. You can step up and set the tone, and you know when to step back and let others shine.
— You are an excellent communicator – in writing, on the phone, and face-to-face. (You love a good phone call!)
— You have an open-door policy for life: from the moment they meet you, people know they can come to you with anything.
— You’re passionate about coaching and mentoring, and you have significant hands-on experience as a supervisor. You’ll supervise unit leaders and work closely with the Director, Staff Experience to create a culture-forward staff experience.

You thrive on building connections, and you’re not afraid to make the pitch and seal the deal.
— You have an insatiable drive to meet and exceed audacious enrollment goals.
— You will recruit campers through congregational visits, parlor meetings, and one-on-one conversations during the year; Rookie Days and tours during the summer; and in new, innovative ways you design.
— You’ll build and maintain relationships with, and serve as the primary contact for, parents, both during the summer and year-round.
— You are guided by a commitment to customer service, knowing that the old cliche is true: we never have a second chance to make a first impression.

You genuinely love kids. You treat them with respect, understand their needs, give second (and sometimes third!) chances, and find the good in everyone.
— You will supervise staff members focused on camper physical, mental, emotional, and social health, helping to create brave spaces that support kids as they navigate social dynamics, interpersonal conflicts, and their own identity development.
— You implicitly understand what it means to lead from a culture of kindness. Even when you need to be the rule keeper, you’re able to find the divine spark in each person and to be led by our values.
— You will lead staff in crafting, planning, and bringing to life a top-tier program.

You are personally and professionally committed to creating a sector-leading space focused on belonging, dignity, justice, and joy. You have experience with multi-racial and LGBTQ+ kids and families, and you’re passionate about strengthening your – and our – diversity-focused work.

Your honesty and integrity are impeccable. You can always be counted on to do the right thing … including owning your mistakes and asking for help.
— You love to learn. You’re committed to a culture of curiosity and transparency, and you’re open to working on your growing edges – and supporting others as they do the same.
— You find the opportunity in every challenge. You’re able to keep your cool, think clearly, and make good decisions – especially when you have lots of balls in the air or things don’t go your way.
— You are deeply committed to excellence. You’re self-motivated and a self-starter, with a keen attention to detail and the capacity to follow-through consistently.

You know how to have fun! You have a great sense of humor, don’t take yourself too seriously, and know just the right moment to break out the snacks.

THE FINE PRINT

Salary is $70,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance (100% for employee), short- and long-term disability, generous paid time off, and tuition remission for camp-aged children.

This is a full-time, exempt position. In the summer months (early June to late August), the Director, Camper Experience will be in-residence at our South Sterling, PA location. During the remainder of the year, this position will ideally be based in our office outside of Philadelphia, although remote work may be possible from Washington DC, New York, Boston, or elsewhere on the East Coast. As with most camp jobs, this position is “on” 24/7 over the summer; the rest of the year includes frequent evening and weekend hours, as well as significant domestic and occasional international travel (approximately 25% of your time).

Camp Havaya is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected classes.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

WHO WE ARE:
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires (www.ramahberkshires.org) is a vibrant summer camp community, where Campers grow in a beautiful and safe setting, surrounded by life-long friends and are nurtured by spirited role models. Ramah is a transformative Jewish experience for its campers, staff, families and the communities of the New York metropolitan area.

Ramah Berkshires Values:
Ruach (Fun & Joy) – We celebrate every day as we immerse in exceptional and joyful Jewish experiences.
Achrayut (Responsibility & Respect) – With a focus on kindness and caring, we are inclusive and show mutual respect.
Malchut (Wonder) – We ask questions, we explore, we try new things, we find our voices.
Ahavat Israel (Love) – We have a deep and abiding love of Israel and for the Jewish community.
Haverut (Community & Friendship) – We build lifelong relationships in our home away from home.
In all that we do, Ramah Berkshires is committed to ensuring enjoyable, meaningful, and safe experiences for our campers and staff.

WHAT YOU’LL DO – The Basics:
Ramah Berkshires is seeking a full-time Program Manager to join our year-round team. The Program Manager manages the smooth execution of the summer program & special programs, and supports all of Camp by coordinating, developing, and owning the summer calendar and daily schedules.

We are looking for an organized, system & data-oriented, camp-loving individual for our Program Manager role. This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with a dedicated team to enrich and enhance the Camp program. Join our warm summer community and spend every day feeling like you made Camp and the world a better place.

The Program Manager should have the ability to work out of the year-round office in Teaneck, NJ at least three days per week from September to May and must be in residence at Camp in Wingdale, NY from early-June to mid-August.

Compensation: $50,000 – $65,000. Eligible for standard benefits including health insurance. Room & Board provided while in residence at Camp over the summer.

WHAT YOU’LL DO – The Details:
Reporting to the Associate Director, the Program Manager will be responsible for smooth coordination of the summer program. The key roles include:

Organizing day-to-day logistics required for Camp to run smoothly:
•Own, manage, and communicate the details of Camp schedules (normal day, Shabbat, and Sunday schedules) as well as the summer calendar
•Plan & oversee programmatic aspects of special days (Visitor’s Day, Opening Day, Closing Days, Yom Sport/Color War, Intersession, Seminar Day, Prospective Camper Day and more)
•Coordinating staff coverage schedules and assignments
•Oversee the leveling and scheduling process to assign campers & bunks to elective and Sivuv (rotating) activities
•Lead the program office team and oversee supply orders and manage booking of physical spaces
•Booking summer guest program providers such as visiting sports coaches, artists, performers. Coordinating travel, housing, & supplies as needed

Program Areas:
•Support all program areas through smooth communication, data-sharing systems, including pre-summer planning
•Assist in specialty staff recruitment, hiring, training and placement
•As assigned by Camp Directors, provide direct supervision & planning to certain areas such as Gan & Haverim Child Care Program

Lead liaison between the programmatic team and other departments across Camp:
•Food Service: Serve as the programmatic point person for the Food Service team including food requests, special seating arrangements, meals times, snacks, Trip Food
•Staff Experience: Partner with Rosh Mishlachat and other Leadership on the planning of Staff Days Off. Support logistics of summer staff programming activities.
•Camper Care & Medical: Collaborate with the Camper Care team for cross-related work such as medical intake, lice checks, program choice, birthday programming, scheduling of medication distribution
•Operations: Play a key role in opening & closing Camp, booking buses for programming & trips

General:
•Light administrative support of operations and office management tasks such as supplies, billing, communication, apparel ordering, mailings, and other projects as assigned
•Participate in preparation and staffing of organization-wide projects such as retreats, fundraising gala, family camp
•Be part of the year-round team that leads Camper recruitment, staff hiring, and year-round programming and brainstorms new Camp-wide initiatives
•Serve as part of the summer senior leadership team to help guide and shape the overall summer experience for over 500 campers and 300 staff Members.
•Some year-round evening and weekend work required, as well as occasional travel for recruitment and professional development

Position Summary:
The Assistant Director joins Camp Zeke's leadership team to shape our summer program, assist with managing our shoulder season retreats, find awesome staff, and keep things running smoothly. This role requires a mix of leadership skills, a passion for great customer service, and facility oversight. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, fun environment, working collaboratively to ensure campers, retreat guests, and staff experience a memorable, enriching, and positive environment.

Location: Lakewood, PA (Onsite April to mid-November; Remote During Winter)

About Camp Zeke:
Camp Zeke is an independent Jewish overnight camp dedicated to celebrating healthy, active living through amazing food, awesome sports, fitness that feels good, and culinary arts! Situated on 560 beautiful acres in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Camp Zeke welcomes over 500 children each summer and hosts various retreat groups and family camps throughout the spring and fall. We're seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who is detail-oriented and organized to join our year-round leadership team in a multifaceted role encompassing both camp program and retreat center management.

Key Responsibilities:
Summer Camp Program & Operations
Program Development: Design, plan, and implement the summer activity schedule, including epic special events, creative theme days, staff appreciation programs, and orientation. Oversee programmatic elements to ensure engaging and structured activities. Collaborate with camper and staff care, food service, maintenance and facilities teams on program implementation.
Staff Coordination: Create staff rotations and daily schedules; lead a team of program heads, assisting them in lesson planning, supply organization, and program execution.
Leadership & Safety: Collaborate with the Camp Director to maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for campers and staff, ensuring all health and safety protocols are adhered to.

Retreat Center Management
Sales & Marketing: Show off our space to prospective retreat groups, connect with potential client organizations, attend fairs, and assist in creating engaging monthly newsletters and marketing materials.
Pre-Retreat Planning: Assist groups with event planning, staffing needs, and menu coordination. Handle retreat-specific logistics, including housing assignments, space allocation, and program development in coordination with group leaders.
Onsite Retreat Management: Oversee retreat setup, liaise with maintenance for specific needs, and ensure cleanliness and functionality of facilities. Welcome groups, provide support throughout their stay, and ensure food service and other needs are met.
Preparation & Upkeep: Ensure the facility is prepared for each retreat and review essential systems (heating, air conditioning, plumbing) in coordination with the facility supervisor. Work with the maintenance team to address any issues that arise during retreats or the camp season.
Damage & Incident Management: Inspect facilities for damages post-retreat and coordinate necessary repairs and maintenance with appropriate teams.

Seasonal Staff Recruitment, Hiring & Supervision
Hiring Process: Manage recruitment efforts, including job postings, outreach to colleges and other organizations, and managing staffing fairs. Follow up on staff leads, conduct pre-interview screening, and manage references.
Staff Management: Confirm staff dates, conduct orientation, update staff records, and coordinate with HR for paperwork follow-up. Actively engage returning staff.
In-Season Management: During the camp season, provide day-to-day support and leadership to staff, address any performance concerns, and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.

Year-Round Marketing, Recruitment & Community Engagement
Outreach & Tours: Give tours to prospective camper families and retreat groups, conduct outreach, and help with marketing efforts, including newsletters, digital campaigns, and representing Camp Zeke at recruitment fairs.
Community Engagement: Maintain positive, proactive communication with camper families, retreat clients, and community partners to build strong relationships and promote Camp Zeke's mission.

This is a full-time, year-round position focused on recruitment and enrollment of our camper population to meet annual goals and ensure our families have a positive experience with CSL. Oversee year-round and summer communications with parents in support of camper recruitment, registration, and marketing, ensuring responsiveness and excellent customer service. Manage all aspects of enrollment including the financial aid process and ensuring timely submission of paperwork from camp families in advance of the summer program. Manage CampMinder and leverage the system to ensure timely reporting and oversight of financials.

During the summer months, the Family Experience Manager will live onsite at Camp Seneca Lake in Penn Yan, NY. When camp is not in session, the position may be based in Rochester, NY, remotely in New York state or another near-by state. Some travel will be required during the year.

About This Position
Camp JORI is hiring an Assistant Director of ​​Camper Recruitment and Family Engagement to join the team of our historic and successful Jewish summer camp located in Southern Rhode Island. This position would be approximately 20 hours a week September 15- June 15. Potential for additional employment from June – August on-site at Camp JORI, 1069 Wordens Pond, Wakefield, RI 02879. The Assistant Director of ​​Camper Recruitment and Family Engagement works in partnership with the Camp Director and Assistant Director to coordinate, oversee, implement engagement and recruitment. This includes but is not limited to: recruitment of campers and staff, camper retention, and program execution. This individual is the primary person responsible for recruiting new campers to Camp JORI. This position reports directly to the Camp Director and, on occasion, the Board President.
About Camp JORI
Originally established as a summer retreat for the residents of the Jewish Orphanage of Rhode Island, Camp JORI continues to honor our history today through our mission to provide a first in class Jewish overnight camp experience to all children regardless of their ability to pay. Our camp site in Wakefield, RI sits on 72 pristine acres surrounded by Nature Conservancy protected land. Our state-of-the art facility was built with the needs of all types of families in mind. The pristine setting includes playing fields, a theater, a recreation hall, two swimming pools, and a 400-seat dining room overlooking 600 feet of waterfront on Worden’s Pond. Many JORI campers continue to become counselors, and some now serve on our Board of Directors. Camp JORI fosters a feeling of family and long-standing memories of good times.
Responsibilities
Responsible for recruiting new campers to register for camp;
Connecting and managing outreach to new communities and groups;
Responsible for generating new ideas for recruitment and outreach;
Operationalizing ideas proposed by the camp staff and Board of Directors;
In partnership with the camp team: plan, lead and attend recruiting events such as but not limited to presentations, family parlor meetings, Temple visits and camp fairs;
Provide camp tours;
Solicit feedback from camp families, staff and professional peer organizations;
Assist in the implementation of the Camp’s marketing, social media and public relations programs; and
Interface with relevant agencies as needed.

The Assistant Director: Camp Care at Camp Galil is responsible for supporting the mental, emotional, and social well-being of all campers and staff members. This staff member will serve as a critical component of our Camper Care Team and guide Galil in creating an environment that’s welcoming for all. The Assistant Director: Camp Care will assist staff members with managing the social dynamics and behavior of their campers, while assisting them in meeting camper needs. The Assistant Director: Camp Care will regularly speak with parents of campers to elicit collaboration in achieving success for their camper. Together with a team of talented individuals, the Assistant Director: Camp Care will help to ensure the attention to and support of each camper and staff member’s well-being while in our care, including our community members’ Mental, Emotional, and Social Health (MESH) needs.

This is a great opportunity to leverage previous professional experience in a role that offers seasonal flexibility and the opportunity for a mental health professional to work alongside year-round Professional Staff and a seasonal youth leadership team to employ strategic thinking, problem-solving, thoughtful, and intentional care and guidance, and the delicate and expert touch needed to help ensure the highest quality of care of our participants. With the primary goal of supporting campers, the Assistant Director: Camp Care will provide hands-on care to campers, with a focus on being a resource to staff members in their work with children at camp. The Assistant Director: Camp Care will also be a key point of contact for parents during the summer. Central to this position’s success is the educational and practical experience and insight regarding contemporary practices related to child development, social work, group dynamics, adolescent behavior, behavior management, and other related areas.

The Assistant Director: Camp Care’s role requires a great deal of flexibility and collaboration with Galil’s Professional Staff team and seasonal leadership team to be a direct source of support for campers, for staff in their work directly with campers aged 7 to 18 years, as well as for staff, as needed. The person will work on a year-round basis, living on-site and working fulltime in an immersive and intensive camp environment from June through August, and part-time (average 10 hours/week and 2-3 multi-day conferences) through the off-season (Sept-May). The Assistant Director: Camp Care, will be directly supervised by the Executive Director, and will work in partnership with the entire Camper Care team, which includes the youth leadership team and medical team.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Playing a leadership role in the planning and implementation of staff training and ongoing staff learning related to mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health (MESSH);
• Serving as a resource to campers and staff throughout the summer in facing mental, emotional and social health challenges, and creating environments where campers and staff can thrive.
• Managing information about camper needs, and communicating those to staff, as well as documenting communication and plans as appropriate.
• Communicating and managing relationships with parents/caregivers in regards to camper needs.
• Provide counseling and interventions to campers and staff, as appropriate.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with camp families that are rooted in excellent communication, trust, and partnership.
• Assist in recruiting campers and maintaining relationships with camp families throughout the year and over the summer.
• Serve as the lead in family/parent communication in relation to mental, social, and emotional health at camp.
• Oversee the intake process for new campers with identified needs, while continually screening camper information forms for potential unidentified areas for support (e.g. recent trauma, etc.)
• Assist in collecting camper forms, reviewing camper files pre-season, and documenting camper care/situations at camp.
• Be an active presence on-site at camp as a part of the community.
• Participate in the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Community of Practice as part of the Yedid Nefesh program, including monthly calls, 2-3 virtual gatherings and one in-person gatherings per year with other Jewish camp mental health professionals.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1946, Camp Galil was established to train the pioneers of the early kibbutz movement working to build the State of Israel. Today, that pioneering model translates to each element of our unique program. Located in Bucks County, PA our site is modeled after Israel’s early Kibbutzim with a focus on cooperative living. Camp Galil’s genuine Youth Leadership model empowers our talented counselors to design all aspects of our summer fun and educational program. Our historic partnership with Habonim Dror North America connects our campers and staff with Habonim Dror members from around the world. We welcome families from all streams of Jewish life creating a diverse & inclusive Jewish community.

Habonim Dror Camp Gali is open and accessible to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or special need by welcoming individuals of all backgrounds, embracing their uniqueness and diversity under our communal tent.